Ground Truth Consultancy

When the decision carries weight, clarity matters.I work with leaders and individuals facing consequential decisions — strategic shifts, structural changes, public commitments, or high-stakes internal choices.When the pressure is real and the timeline is short, the work focuses on strengthening the decision before commitments become difficult to reverse.Decision AuditA structured engagement focused on a single live decision.The work examines elements that often remain implicit when choices are made under pressure, including:- the risk profile
- the incentives at play
- the timing of commitmentOutput: a written decision brief identifying structural vulnerabilities, blind spots, and commitment risks before action is taken.Organizational Decision SupportFor leadership teams navigating structural or strategic choices.Engagements may include:- pre-commitment risk analysis
- incentive mapping
- dissent surfacing
- alignment calibration
- decision process redesignDesigned for decisions that affect institutions, budgets, reputations, or public trust.BoundariesThis practice focuses specifically on decision structure and judgment before commitment.It does not provide operational consulting, leadership coaching, or implementation support.

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When reaching out, briefly describe the decision you’re facing and why it matters now.[email protected]

Ground Truth Consultancy is led by Shaunda Scruggs, DrPH, a public health leader with experience in federal health systems, program evaluation, and institutional decision environments.Engagements are limited and selective.